My hov sticker was stolen today!!

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  1. bluemoonseller

    bluemoonseller Junior Member

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    My hov sticker was stolen today!! Can the person that took my sticker use it?
     
    #1 bluemoonseller, Aug 12, 2008
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    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    Make sure you report it swiped!!!

    Good Luck de PatKK6PD
     
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    There would be a lot of money to be made if someone has figured out a way to remove HOV stickers without damaging them. Having figured out the method, they would look for Prius since they are distinctive, a rich source of stickers.

    However, I would have thought forging HOV stickers would be less risky and more profitable.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #4 bwilson4web, Aug 12, 2008
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    If you are in CA, you will need to file a police report before you can order replacement stickers. You will also need to remove any remaining stickers and send them in with your application.
    Clean Air Stickers - High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Usage
     
    #5 Patrick Wong, Aug 12, 2008
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    That's what I would think as well. I suppose crooks aren't the sharpest tools in the shed.
     
    #6 mingoglia, Aug 12, 2008
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    Easy. Just cut the bumper cover out around the sticker with a very sharp knife. Then take the sticker with the bumper cover attached. Trim the cover with a sharp pair of scissors til it's close to the decal.

    These are thieves, folks. They don't particularly care what problems they stick _you_ with.:rant:
     
    #7 kohnen, Aug 13, 2008
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